Benteke makes his Premier League debut today for Brendan Rodgers' outfit at Stoke, where the Reds were hammered 6-1 on the final day of last season.

Now former Anfield favourite Jan Molby has called on the striker to deliver the goals that the Reds desperately need.

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CHALLENGE: Molby reckons Benteke needs to score 20 league goals

“I think if the Reds are to have a good season, then Benteke needs to score at least 20 Premier League goals”

Jan Molby

Former Anfield playmaker Molby, 52, said: "Benteke is someone we know plenty about. And while his best is definitely good enough for Liverpool, there are still enough doubts over whether he will produce it often enough.

"I think if the Reds are to have a good season, then Benteke needs to score at least 20 Premier League goals.

"I know that's a big call, and that not many have hit that figure in recent years, but I look around at the rest of the squad and I can't see where goals are going to come from, consistently.

"Last season, it was all on Daniel Sturridge's shoulders and I think our season suffered badly as a result. This year, I think anything we get from him has to be seen as a bonus. Benteke will be the main man."